Govt to enhance MSP for wool in next Budget: Himachal CM Sukhu

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was accorded a rousing reception by Himachal Pradesh State Wool Federation chairman Manoj Kumar and a large number of supporters on his arrival at Dharamshala in Kangra district on Monday.

Addressing the gathering, the CM said the government was actively considering an increase in compensation for the loss of goats and sheep, and efforts would be made to amend the relief manual to enhance this compensation as much as possible in future.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Gaddi community and said that the next state Budget would include a proposal to enhance the minimum support price (MSP) for wool, thereby ensuring a dignified livelihood for wool producers.

Sukhu said the Forest Department had been directed not to intervene with the land grazing rights of the community that was their customary privilege on such pastures.

Earlier, Manoj honoured the CM and expressed his gratitude for the government’s proactive approach towards addressing the long-standing issues faced by the Gaddi community. He thanked the CM

for resolving the problems of the community on priority.

Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma, MLA Sanjay Awasthi, APMC chairman Nishu Mongra and senior Congress leader Devender Jaggi were also present on the occasion.